Author: Oscar Rogel, Staff Writer

Born and raised in city of Santa Clarita, Oscar Rogel is a full time student at College Of The Canyons, and has a full time job. Oscar is on his way to being the first in his family to earn his AA degree. He is currently enrolled in the MEA 225 class to continue to improve his skills in all areas to one day work for a Television News or Radio Station. Oscar has some nice experience when it comes to being in front of crowd or being asked to get a job done. From 2004 to 2010 Oscar served in United States Marines Corps where he was a Motarman for his Marine reserve unit and in 2009 deployed overseas to Iraq. In between that time frame Oscar also continued to take classes at C.O.C. and discovering a passion for music learning how to play guitar and bass and being part of a few bands along the way playing a couple of live shows. He has had experience with doing some work with SCVTV and interning at KHTS radio. In the end Oscar Rogel brings discipline, patience, a hard work ethic, and a eagerness to learn more to improve his skills.

The Newhall Library played host to Armed Forces Day as Prayer Angels for the Military, American Legion, and Hero Home Source L.A. prepared care packages to be mailed to troops from the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Hyatt Hotel parking lot held the 4th annual Home and Garden Show and Emergency Expo which gave many people tips and ideas about home items as well as giving information in regards of what to do in case of in a emergency.

When it comes to keeping the history of blues music alive in the Santa Clarita Valley, nobody does it better than the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society. The non-profit organization started in 2003 and keeps the tradition and history of blues alive.

The 3rd annual of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation Walk for Kids with Cancer was held on March 23, 2013 at COC Cougar Stadium to help raise awareness and funds to families affected by children’s cancer.

Walkers participating in the event carry illuminated balloons during the night time walk. White balloons represent all blood cancer survivors, gold balloons represent the memory of a loved one lost to blood cancer, and red balloons represent supporters joining the fight against blood cancer.